Seeking Dress Code Policies: How Does Your Company Handle Uniforms?

Hi,

I am working with a small company in the service industry. Presently, we are not following any dress code, and now the management wants to start a dress code. Before implementing the same, I have been asked to provide a company-specific dress code policy. Please send me the Dress Code policy followed by your company with the name of the company.

Regards,
Pawan

Dear Friend,

Company to company, it differs. I suggest you formulate a policy on your own so that you can have a better grip on the subject. Don't look for ready-made data. The key consideration is the requirement; whether such an initiative is necessary or not. If yes, who all should be covered under the same policy? Should it be extended across the industry or only to specific groups of people?

For outsourced activities, what needs to be done for those individuals? If you want to extend the policy to them as well, should it use the same color code or be different (e.g., for security guards, housekeeping staff, canteen workers, drivers, etc.)? It should be distinct from the regular employees. If extended to outsourced personnel, will the company provide the uniforms or pay in lieu of the dress for contractual employees?

To work out all these details, you need to obtain clearance from all the Heads of Departments (HODs). Without their buy-in, the initiative is likely to fail. Therefore, it is advisable to form a team comprising a minimum of 3 to 4 members from different functions at the HOD level. Discuss, debate, document, obtain signatures, and create a foundational document. Develop a policy that covers all the aspects mentioned above, seek approval from top management, and implement it.

Regards,
Kameswarao